Here’s the Plan Stan: A few weeks ago we prepped the garden. Jimmy expanded it by 4 ft. We added some dirt. Hannah, Max, Truman, and I hand-tilled it with shovels and then finally borrowed the neighbors mini tiller. A few days later we planted carrots, peas, calendula flowers, marigolds, spinach, and lettuce. And then […]
Monday’s Walk on the Trail… I realized I had to let my vision of getting any exercise go… go… go. Instead we watched every rolly-polly on the trail, blew dandelions near the park, threw rocks in the lake of shining waters, drank water, and slowly walked on the trail. Tuesday’s Disaster Adventure We took the […]
Once upon a time in 2012, we discovered a bird’s nest on the top of our brick column. One day in June, the wind blew it down. There were some shell remnants, but no birds. I love this nest. I decided to keep it on my front porch by our no soliciting sign and by […]
For a moment today I focused on my fears in this journey … rather than faith & hope. My dear friend who is a great example of double-knotting her bonnet, reminded me that following Heavenly Father’s plan in Faith is always the best path. I love that encouragement. p.s. Great talk on HOPE by Steven […]
Was in need of some spiritual uplift. Today was long. I am weary. Virtue is good. Colors are cheerful. So is Sister Dalton. The hard is what makes it great. right? i hope so. I am a daughter of Heavenly Father… who loves me. And that should make up the difference. p.s. ummmm, yah… that […]
I was concerned for the man’s safety. Max was wondering how the hippo faired. Different perspective. And yes, this was a true story from Zimbabwe.
A few months ago I received a daunting letter in the mail asking me to be in charge of a Sharing Booth for BYU Women’s Conference. I had no idea what a sharing booth was. Now I do, folks. I asked 2 friends, Sara Olsen & Wendy Rencher, to be my teammates. And we set […]
Jimmy wanted to take some photos of our house while it is looking fresh in all it’s springtime glory. Our home may not be grand to others, but we have so many fine memories here. Hard times… and good times. I love the tulips. I love the green grass… blue skies… the shadow of the […]
blue skies. sunshine. clouds. the wispiest kind of all. need i say more. happy spring.